“The job applicant grabbed the suspect from behind in a reverse bear hug,” the New Orleans Police Department reported in a statement. “Realizing he was overmatched, [the suspect] threw the cash on the floor and surrendered to the manager and the applicant.”

With one of the cooks, Washington held the thief until police arrived and arrested him.

But … Did He Get the Job?

With such a hullabaloo, you can probably guess the managers didn’t have a chance to complete the formal interview with Washington.

Imagine the stress! You just manhandled an attempted robber, and you’re on pins and needles over whether you’ve got a new job?

Thankfully, once the commotion settled down and the suspect was arrested, he got his answer.

Crime-fighting abilities aside, the managers had already decided to give Washington the job.

They hired him immediately, saying he “righteously earned the position.”

Your Turn: What’s the most bizarre thing you’ve experienced in a job interview?